A challenging day in the saddle is on the horizon for those taking part in the annual Prudential RideLondon festival.

This year's event takes place over the weekend of July 29/30, and those taking part in the RideLondon-Surrey 100 will be pleased to hear the route offers a perfect, traffic-free ride for all cycling abilities.

So whether you're a whizz on the wheels or looking to set a slow and steady pace, you can enjoy pedalling through the streets of London and Surrey.

Riders first cross the River Thames at Chiswick and pass through Richmond Park and the heart of Kingston, before crossing Hampton Court Bridge along the route made famous by both the road race and time-trial events during the London 2012 Olympics.